Last night I got to go to the final performance of R&J with Avdi and Jess, and it was outstanding.  E is a natural born actor, without any training, just practice.  His co-star playing Juliet has had training from a young age, and was great, and the kids who played Mercutio and Tybalt were incredible.  But E (no partiality here!?) seems to have a calling or gift.

After the play, when E eventually came out, he got the most enthusiastic reception of screaming, hugging friends and fans of all.  It’s gratifying to see him so embraced and supported by so many, and how self-assured acting has made him.  Much credit goes to Mr. Schaefer, the gifted director and mentor.  I was very proud.

That’s a hard act to follow, so I’ll just wrap up with some gorgeous blazing fall colors.  But my favorite is this little aster, a modest star among all the fiery frenzy.